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My Personal Reflections on 10 Years of Blogging

December 18, 2019 by Rebekah Hoffer 3 Comments

My Personal Reflections on Blogging for 10 Years

As of today, I have been blogging for a full decade. 10 years of blogging! Happy Blogging Anniversary to me and you. On December 18, 2009, I published my very first blog post. It was a riveting post titled Welcome to Simply Rebekah. The post contained 134 words, no images, and an embarrassing number of typos. I introduced my blog to the online world, and then finished up the post with... Simply put, this blog is simply me. Simply Rebekah. As cringe worthy as that closing line may be, it really does summarize my journey here on Simply Rebekah. My very first blog design at SimplyRebekah.wordpress.com & the last post … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Giveaways & Annoucements, Life In Between, Our Real Life

Neighbor Christmas Gifts: Orange You Glad It’s Christmas?

December 12, 2019 by Rebekah Hoffer Leave a Comment

Handing out neighbor Christmas gifts time is one of my favorite family traditions. During the warmer months, we see our neighbors quite a bit. Knocking on our neighbors doors in December, gives us an opportunity to catch up during a season when we don't see each other as often due to the colder weather. We tend to focus on affordable and unique gifts. I have a weak spot for puns. Over the years we have given several pun themed gifts. Our neighbor Christmas gifts usually don't cost very much, but the value of the gift isn't the point. The act of giving the gift is about making connections with our neighbors and letting them know that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal Tips, Gift Ideas, Holiday Inspiration

15+ Best Nativity Picture Books for Kids

December 3, 2019 by Rebekah Hoffer 2 Comments

15+ Best Nativity Picture Books for Kids to help remind them of the true meaning behind the Christmas season.

Nativity picture books play a big part in our December traditions. Every night leading up to Christmas, I read my kids a different Christmas themed bedtime story. Some are silly and goofy, but we always make sure to sprinkle our best nativity picture books as well. I am excited to share with you some nativity picture books that are my personal favorites, but also some of my sister's favorites. My sister, Amy, is an avid lover of children's books. Plus, she works as a story time coordinator at her public library. Talk about getting recommendations from an expert! There are no mentions of Santa in any of these recommend nativity picture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Holiday Inspiration, Kid Fun, Life In Between, Parenting

8 Fun & Frugal DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

October 16, 2019 by Rebekah Hoffer Leave a Comment

Making your kids' costumes isn't always affordable. Sometimes you are better off picking up something at the store! But with these 8 frugal DIY Halloween costumes for kids, you are sure to make something fun and affordable. I have been making my own Halloween costumes for my kids for years. Here are some of our best that anyone could recreate. This post contains affiliate links. 8 Fun & Frugal DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids 1. Stick Figure Supplies: long sleeve white shirtwhite pantswhite or black shoesblack electrical tapewhite paper plateblack markerhandband or ribbontape Cut eye holes into the paper plate. … [Read more...]

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10 Fun & Frugal Father’s Day Gifts

May 30, 2019 by Rebekah Hoffer 4 Comments

From DIY to Amazon Prime, here are 10 fun and frugal Father's Day gifts to help you celebrate the dad in your life. Plus, you don't want to miss the cute gift wrap idea at the end! 10 Fun and Frugal Father's Day Gifts This post contains affiliate links. "Daddy and Me" Interview (free printable!) - I have been helping my kids fill out this printable for a few years. It is funny, sweet, and extremely cute. I love that there is a space for kids to draw a picture of "daddy and me." (This link has a few options. The one I am recommending is at the bottom of the post.) "Pops you are one suh-weet dude!" Vintage Soda Pop Wrapper (free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal Tips, Gift Ideas, Holiday Inspiration

The Best Bachelor Podcasts, Books, and Follows!

March 13, 2019 by Rebekah Hoffer 7 Comments

All of the best podcasts, books, and Instgram accounts from across Bachelor Nation.

In lieu of the finale of the most recent season of The Bachelor, I am indulging even more in my favorite guilty pleasure by sharing the best Bachelor podcasts, books, and Instagram follows. I have been obsessed with The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and the entire Bachelor Nation for years. I have seen every season with the exception of a few that aired during my international travels. Yet in the nearly 10 years of blogging here at Simply Rebekah, I have never once written anything about The Bachelor. All of that changes today, baby! This post contains affiliate links. The Best Bachelor Podcasts I have listened to hours and hours and … [Read more...]

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